Regional QA Manager
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Job Summary
Drive quality excellence across our supplier network
At Gymshark product quality is fundamental to delivering the experience our community expects. Were looking for an experienced Regional QA Manager to oversee and elevate supplier quality performance across our sourcing network in the region ensuring products are manufactured to Gymsharks standards for quality performance safety and compliance.
This is a highly influential role that combines supplier quality management factory engagement risk mitigation inspection governance and continuous improvement. Working remotely from Egypt youll be the key quality representative supporting suppliers and manufacturing partners across the region collaborating closely with teams in Sourcing Product Development Materials Ethics Supply Chain and Quality.
As Regional QA Manager youll be responsible for driving supplier quality performance and ensuring robust quality controls are implemented throughout the production process.
Supplier Quality Management
- Partner with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure Gymshark quality technical inspection and production standards are understood and consistently applied.
- Monitor supplier quality systems and support improvements across manufacturing and inspection processes.
- Follow up technical audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time.
- Support the rollout and execution of Gymshark quality programmes.
- Provide input on supplier capability technical competence and factory suitability.
Product Risk Management
- Review product and production risk assessments during development and pre-production stages.
- Identify risks relating to construction manufacturability workmanship materials trims colour fit durability and production consistency.
- Escalate significant risks and collaborate with internal teams to develop mitigation plans.
- Ensure lessons learned from previous quality issues are incorporated before bulk production begins.
Production Quality & Inspection Governance
- Monitor production activity across the region and ensure appropriate quality controls are in place.
- Support production follow-up activities for high-risk new supplier or first-production programmes.
- Provide guidance to suppliers and inspection partners regarding inspection standards and expectations.
- Ensure defects and non-conformities are identified communicated and resolved effectively.
Certified Factory Auditor (CFA) Programme
- Lead the regional CFA programme supporting auditor selection certification training and performance management.
- Ensure consistent application of Gymshark inspection standards measurement requirements reporting processes and escalation protocols.
Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate recurring defects failed inspections customer complaints and significant quality concerns.
- Drive effective corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness.
- Share key learnings and best practices across suppliers and internal teams.
Reporting & Performance Management
- Analyse quality inspection audit and supplier performance data.
- Identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to the Head of Quality and wider Quality team.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections audits supplier performance CAPAs and quality activities.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Strong experience in apparel quality assurance quality management or factory quality leadership.
- In-depth knowledge of apparel manufacturing garment construction workmanship fit materials trims embellishments printing colour and finishing processes.
- Strong understanding of quality control methodologies including inline end-line and final inspections AQL standards defect classification and inspection reporting.
- Experience evaluating supplier quality systems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to influence suppliers factory management teams auditors and inspection partners without direct line management authority.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality data and drive informed decisions.
- Excellent planning organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Comfortable working remotely independently and across multiple countries and cultures.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for raising quality standards.
BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. Were an equal opportunities employer and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment right from your application. Were committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If youd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email .
ABOUT US.
Were here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further go faster be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best whatever that means for them. Its what we want for our community and our team. A team thats growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymsharks future. Our plans are ambitious and were looking for people who want to join us for the ride our growth will be your growth.
Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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